NASA Explores Industry Collaboration to Boost Swift Observatory’s Orbit and Extend Its Mission

NASA is partnering with U.S. firms to study boosting the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit, aiming to extend its scientific life and advance orbital servicing technologies. Funded through Phase III SBIR awards, the project explores cost-effective solutions while preserving Swift’s astrophysics role. Collaboration with Starfish Space may also provide critical insights for future satellite servicing missions.

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